"Peace Studies between Tradition and Innovation"
The Peace and Justice Studies Association's (PJSA) annual conference is taking place this year in Waterloo from October 17th-19th.
Dawn Penner, a specialist in psychology/counseling and war trauma recovery, will speak about her time in Lebanon with Mennonite Central Committee. Over the course of three months, she trained Syrian and Palestinian refugees in trauma healing as a response to violence experienced in the Syrian conflict. A time for discussion and refreshments will follow the talk. Admission is free, with food and drinks provided. Donations are welcome.
"Commemorate!" is a forum theatre play on pacifism and the War of 1812 by Theatre of the Beat.